AXON 2 suits for labeling tubes individually as a manual workstation or integrated in sample processing systems

Tubes of diameters 10 to 17 mm can be processed, capped or uncapped. Printing and labeling take less than two seconds. After the tubes have been labeled, they can be removed one by one or be ejected to a tray. Self-explanatory symbols enable intuitive operation. The label roll and the ribbon are easy to remove.

If it comes to cleaning or in cases of wear, print rollers and transport rollers can be removed easily by the operator with the help of a tool attached. AXON 2 may be integrated in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Data transfer from a PC is possible via interfaces such as RS232, USB, Ethernet, or via WLAN.

In stand-alone operation, when no PC is connected, variable data are set with a keyboard or a scanner. Power may be supplied by 110 to 240 VAC voltage or 36 to 60 VDC voltage, 24 VDC on request.

Details on tube labeling

Details on the label printer, see SQUIX.

1 Stop
With the help of spacers assembled to the tightening axles, slim ribbons can be set easily.

2 Slim print rollers
In order to achieve accurate imprint on small labels, slim print rollers are needed. These prevent from roller wear, print head contamination and errors during label feed.

3 Peel-off function
Labels are guided over a deflection roller to be applied reliably on the tubes.

4 Transport rollers
They apply the labels on the tubes. Three types are provided for different tubes.

5 Wipe-down rollers
During labeling, they press the tubes to the transport rollers.

6 Pivot arms
They are set according to the length of a tube and the position of the label.

7 Material replacement
Pivoting the applicator allows labels and ribbon to be inserted.

typical    possible     standard     option

Tube labeling system	AXON 2 4.3	AXON 2 4
Material guide	centered
Printing method Thermal transfer
Printing method Thermal direct			-
Printable resolution dpi	300	300	600
Print speed mm/s	150	150	150
Print width up to mm	108,4	105,7	105,7
Material
Tubes Orientation during labeling	horizontal
Tubes Diameter mm	10 - 17
Tubes Length capped mm	38 - 105
Tubes Conicity (change of diameter) up to %	0,8
Labels Material	Paper, plastics PP, PC
Labels Width mm	10 - 56
Labels Height from	15
Labels Roll diameter up to mm	205
Labels Core diameter mm	38 - 76
Labels Winding	outside
Liner material width up to mm	60
Ribbon Ink side	outside or inside
Ribbon Roll diameter up to mm	80
Ribbon Core diameter mm	25
Ribbon Variable length up to m	450
Ribbon Width mm	25–114
Printer sizes and weight
Width x Height x Depth mm	252 x 288 x 520
Weight approx. kg	12
Interfaces
RS232 C	1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 Bit
USB 2.0	Hi-speed device to connect a PC
Ethernet	10/100 Mbit/s
1 x USB host on the operation panel for	Service Key, USB memory stick
1 x USB host on the operation panel for	USB WLAN stick 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n
2 x USB host on the back of the device for	keyboard, barcode scanner, USB Bluetooth adapter, USB WLAN stick
Digital I/O interface	providing 8 inputs and outputs
Operating data
Power supply	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, PFC   36 - 60 VDC        24 VDC on request
Power consumption	Standby < 10 W / typical 100 W
Temperature/humidity: Operation	+5 - 40 °C / 10 - 85 %, not condensing
Temperature/humidity: Stock	0 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing
Temperature/humidity: Transport	–25 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing
Approvals	CE, FCC Class A, ICES-3, cULus, CB
Operation panel
Colored LCD touch display Screen diagonal “	4,3
Colored LCD touch display Resolution W x H px	272 x 480

 

For detailed technical data see SQUIX.

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